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Pantsir-S1M proposed as India’s anti-drone shield

India is reportedly examining Russia’s proposal to supply Pantsir S1M systems as a mobile “bodyguard” for S-400 batteries. The possible acquisition of around 13 systems is intended to address...

September 19, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 ground run targeted for March 2027

The TEJAS MK-2 program has reached a major development milestone, with HAL completing assembly of the complete prototype airframe. The first ground run is scheduled for March 2027, followed...

September 18, 2026
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Nigeria-bound Viper helicopter build starts at Bell

Bell Textron has initiated production of the AH-1Z Viper fleet ordered for Nigeria through a US Foreign Military Sales programme. The start of manufacturing was marked by a ceremony...

Washington clears $24.3B deal for Saudi F-35 jets

Washington has cleared a potential sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II aircraft to Saudi Arabia under a proposed package worth up to $24.3 billion. The approval covers conventional-takeoff F-35...

September 18, 2026
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Lockheed, US sign deal to accelerate AIM-260 output

The Pentagon has established a new production framework with Lockheed Martin to support expansion of manufacturing for the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile. The JATM is a classified next-generation...

September 18, 2026
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TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile moves toward production

The Italian Navy has completed a validation test of MBDA’s TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, marking another step toward qualification and the beginning of production deliveries. The approximately 20-minute piloted...

Lithuania to invest $13.7M in CAESAR maintenance center

Lithuania is establishing a local maintenance centre for its CAESAR artillery fleet through a 12-million-euro ($13.7 million) investment. The facility will specialise in the repair of critical electronic and...

September 17, 2026
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Hermeus cleared to build Pratt & Whitney F100 engines

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney has authorized Hermeus to manufacture the F100-PW-229 turbofan engine under a newly granted production license. The Georgia-based aerospace company becomes the first separate US industrial...

Seoul approves $2.4B deal for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

Seoul has approved plans to procure additional MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters as part of its effort to strengthen naval aviation. South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Committee has cleared an...

September 17, 2026
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New Aitech computers boost deployed military systems

Aitech has launched the C165 rugged single-board computer as an upgrade solution for military platforms operating in airborne, terrestrial and maritime environments. The SBC is designed to replace or...